Stereogum — A breezy reggae album from Sting and Shaggy was unexpected, but not all that shocking. These guys often turn up in unlikely pairings: think back to Shaggy's collabs with Cyndi Lauper and Chris Martin, for example, or Sting touring with everyone from ... more info

Rock Sound — It's the last cross-country run for Warped Tour this year, and you should probably head along. Live Nation have launched a 'National Concert Week', which runs from April 30 - May 8. As a part of their super rad, entirely made up hol... more info

Dlisted — Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper were on Watch What Happens Live yesterday to talk about their summer tour. Rod, who is three years older than Elton John, was asked how he felt about Elton’s announcement that he was officially retiring from touring. Ro... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Quebec City's massive, 11-day festival runs July 5-15 and the lineup also includes Beck, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Phoenix, Sturgill Simpson, Sum 41, Cyndi Lauper, Car Seat Headrest, Frank Turner, Jane Birkin, Bonobo, Brockhampton, Jethro Tull a... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — I have Ian Svenonius to thank for bringing Rich into my life. He has collaborated with Yoko Ono, Cindy Lauper and Martina Topley-Bird. Rich graciously gifted me the music for tunes 'Rosebud' and 'Poem'. He also serves pasta for breakfast! He's a frig... more info

Stereogum — Kesha had a #TimesUp moment on the Grammys stage tonight, performing her Rainbow single "Praying," a song that seems to be about her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke, who she accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse. She was joined on stage ... more info

Stereogum — Grammy Award host James Corden says Sunday's show will carve out some time to allow artists to express solidarity with the "Me Too" and Time's Up movements. more info

Chicago Tribune — Few songs are as universally loved, as giddily anthemic as Cyndi Lauper’s version of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” It’s a song that cuts across genre, gender and generational boundaries, but it’s particularly notable as an ’80s feminist ... more info

Stereogum — Scottish synth-pop trio Chvrches have been busy working on their allegedly very poppy third album with Greg Kurstin, but they broke their year-long hiatus from the stage earlier this week. As a part of the Holiday Variety Show at Los Angeles' Fonda T... more info

Chorus.fm — Laura Jane Grace and Cyndi Lauper teamed up for a rendition of “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” at Lauper’s “Home For The Holidays” benefit show in New York City. more info